Process Explorer: a very good way of seeing undesired programs [View all]

[steve2470]

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

As you can see at the link, Process Explorer is a more comprehensive version of the Task Manager. I don't know of any other program that runs "closer to the metal" than PE. Now, if you're running a rootkit, my understanding is that those don't show up on programs like PE or Task Manager. If I'm wrong, someone please correct me.



Look at the screenshot I took of me running Windows 10 Technical Preview Build 9879. Luckily for me, there is absolutely nothing I don't know about. If you see a program that looks unfamiliar, you simply right click the entry and choose "Search Online". Your default browser will open up with search suggestions on what it is. I highly recommend doing that if you are not 100% sure of every entry in PE. Of course, you can also ask in this group what something is.

Just another tip to stay malware and virus-free.